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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,290.65, 339,900.33 and 137,429.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,290.65, 339,900.33 and 137,429.25 is: 189,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,290.65 : 339,900.33 = 137,429.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,290.65/339,900.33 = 137,429.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,290.65x = 339,900.33 × 137,429.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,290.65x = 46,712,247,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,712,247,426.65/246,290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,663.10

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